riends of the cathedral THE FRIENDS OF ARMAGH CATHEDRAL Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31. December 2022 Charities Number: NIC100129
THE FRIENDS OF ARMAGH CATHEDRAL Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2022 Contents Pages References and administrative details of the Charity Trustees, report Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Receipts and Payments Accounts Statements of assets and liabilities 10
THE FRIENDS OF ARMAGH CATHEDRAL References and administrative details Charity Name.. Charity Registration Number: Contact Address: The Friends of Armagh Cathedral NIC100129 clo Armagh Robinson Library 43 Abbey Street ARMAGH BT617DY Trustees The Very Revd Shane Forster (Chairman) Mrs Mary Caldwell (Hon. Secretary) Mr David Hamilton (Hon. Treasurer) Mr Brett Hannam (Membership Secretary) Dr John Faulkner (Joint Editor of 'Cathedra J Dr Gill Faulkner (Joint Editor of 'Cathedra ) Lady Sheil (representing the Cathedral Chapter) Mrs Ann Cassidy Mr Tommy Reddick Mr Andrew White Mrs Sylvia Phillips Mr Robert Somerville Mrs Fiona Cleland Mr Donald Kerr Mr Stephen Hartley {Died 22nd October 2022) Principal Office-bearers Chairman: The Very Revd Shane Forster, Dean of Armagh Hon. Secretary: Mrs Mary Caldwell Hon. Treasurer: Mr David Hamilton Independent Examiner Bankers Andrew Gilpin, ACCA WH R Accountants Ltd 26 The Square Moy DUNGANNON Co Tyrone BT717SG Primary Account: Bank of Ireland Beresford House 11 a Upper English Street ARMAGH BT6178H
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2022 The trustees present the annual report for the year ended 315t December 2022 Objectives and Activities The Charity's objectives are the advancement of religion, and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. The purposes of the Friends of Armagh Cathedral are: bringing together in a fellowship of loyalty and devotion all who care for the ancient foundation of the Cathedral Church of St Patrick, Armagh and its continuing witness to the glory of God, and assisting in the maintenance and preservation of the Cathedral. Achievements, Perfomiance & Public Benefit Activities in 2022 On Tuesday 24 May 2022, the Friends Annual General Meeting was held in St Patrick's Cathedral and was followed by a dinner in the Music Hall. The Guest speaker was the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd John McDowell. On Sunday 11th September 2022, the Friends Annual Service took placed in St Patrick's Cathedral at 3.15pm. The preacher was the Very Reverend Gregory Dunstan, as the Dean had to attend, at short notice. the Proclamation of King Charles 111 at the Palace Demesne, due to the death of Queen Elizabeth11 on the previous Thursday. The Autumn Event was held in the Crozier Hall of St Mark's, Armagh, on Thursday 20 October 2022. The Guest Speaker was Mrs Eva Baxter who chosen subject was 'The Life and Times of Mrs Frances Cecil Alexander., The evening concluded with the singing of some of Mrs Alexanders more famous hymns and then supper was served. The editorial team of Drs John and Gill Faulkner produced the Fifteenth issue of the Friends, magazine. After reviews of the life of the Cathedral, of the work of the Friends, and of the music of the Cathedral, this issue contained a special article on 'How Annagh played second fiddle to Drogheda for500years'written by Canon W,E.C. Fleming. 'Cathedra' was distributed free-of-charge to all members of the Friends. Copies of 'Cathedra' were also made available at the Diocesan Synod and on the Cathedral website as well as being posted to members at a distance. 'Cathedra' conveys to members of the Diocese and to all those who are interested in church life on the Hill of Amiagh, something of yearly activities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Patrick. The Friends Christmas card this year featured a picture of the Christmas tree situated on the south side of the Cathedral beside the lectern. This proved to be a very popular card and sales were very good.
The Cathedral Shop is operated by members of the Cathedral staff and volunteers. In 2022, the Friends provided stock for the shop, which made a gross profit of £1.012. Payments for admission to the Cathedral made through the shop's card readerwere forwarded to the Cathedral Treasurer. Benefits Provided In the course of the year, the Friends continued their usual support of the Cathedral. They paid for the Cathedral's Wi-Fi broadband account. They also provided certain consumables, such as Advent and votive candles, candle oil and Communion wafers. Financial Review The Trustees of the Friends regard their funds as being available for the support of the Cathedral, in accordance with the purposes of the organization. They employ no staff, and, beyond the overheads of the organization, have no on-going liabilities to cover. Going Concern The trustees have reviewed the resources for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the organization can continue its activities and that the financial statements for the year ended 31 St December 2022 can be signed off as a going concem. Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity The Friends of Armagh Cathedral are governed by their own governing document, known as the Constitution. It was last revised at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 23rd April 2015, when the number of lay members to be elected at the AGM to the Management Committee each year was increased from one to three. Recruitment and Appointment of the Management Committee (Trustees) The Dean of Armagh, who is ex-officio Chairperson of the Committee, is appointed by the Archbishop of Armagh. The Representative of the Cathedral Chapter is one of its members, appointed to the Chapter by the Archbishop of Armagh. The Chapter appoints its representative at one of its meetings, held approximately quarterly, when a vacancy occurs.
The Representative of the Cathedral Board is one of its members, usually but not necessarily one of its lay members, appointed at one of its meetings, held quarterly in the year. The six lay members of the Friends, the Honorary Secretary, Membership Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer are elected for a two-year term at the annual general meeting of the Friends, half being elected in alternate years. The Editor of 'Cathedra', being a member of the Friends, is a member of the committee by virtue of his or her office. The Constitution of the Friends also allows for the co-option of up to four people, to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting, and without prejudice to their being co-opted again. In the case of the joint editorship of 'Cathedra' by Drs John and Gillian Faulkner, one of these is regarded as having been co-opted. Pay and remuneration No member of the Management Committee receives any remuneration for work on its behalf. Out-of-pocket expenses may be reclaimed on production of receipts, as arising. Organisational Structure The management of the Friends of Armagh Cathedral is vested in its Management Committee, constituted as above. The Management Committee is chaired by the Dean. The Committee meets as required by the programme of activities. In the year 2022, the Management Committee met in person and online via zoom. Compliance with Public Benefit The Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the organization's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordan with applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the trustees to prepare a statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the organization's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its assets and liabilities. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the organization and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Trustee 1 Trustee 2 gj Iflkn Date . /,, /13
Friends of Armagh Cathedral Independent Examiner's Report to the Cbarity Trustees of Friends of Armagh Cathedral I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 3 l December 2022. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner: As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit, and is eligible for Independent Examination, it is my responsibility to". examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report: I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out Én accordance with the general Directions oiven by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of tbe Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a Comp7S0n of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern IreIand, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. 10/2023 Andrew Gilpin ACCA WHR Accountants Ltd Independent Examiner 26 The Square Moy Dungannon BT717SG Date
Friends of Armagh Cathedral Statement of Receipts and Payments - Year Ended 31 December 2022 Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Receipts Voluntary Receipts Donations and Gift Aid Bank Interest 537 542 537 542 325 269 From Charitable Activities Fees and Subscriptions ActiVLties Other 2,406 4,804 2,406 4,804 2,390 1,677 8,289 8,289 4,661 Payments Cost of Charitable Activities Grants/DonationslGifts Goven]ance Costs 1,859 1,859 918 1,465 1,465 997 Asset and investment purchase Purchase of Equipment 1,355 2,629 Total payments 4,679 4,679 4,544 Net receipts/(payments) 3,6lO 3,610 117 Transfers to/(from) funds Surplus/(deficit) for the year 3,610 3,610 117 Approved by the trustees on and si.ryned on their behalf by: Shane Forster Trustee David Hamilton Trustee
Friends of Armagh CAthedrAI Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Year Ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Funds Reconciliation Cash at bank and in hand 31.12.21 Surplus/(deficit) for the year 26,769 3,610 26,769 3,610 26,652 117 Cash at bank and in hand 31.12.22 30,379 30,379 26,769 Bank and Cash Balances Bank Deposit Account Bank Current Account Investment 20,379 10,000 16,769 10,000 30,379 26,769 Approved by the trustees on Ig.dLfr-LJ2.3 and signed on their behalf by: Shane Forster Trustee David Hamilton Trustee 10